Scientists probe brain waves to unlock secrets of touch
NCT ID NCT04062318
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how certain brain rhythms (beta waves) influence our ability to feel touch. Researchers used brain scans, EEG, and mild magnetic pulses in 39 healthy adults to see if changing these rhythms could alter touch perception. The goal was to better understand the brain's role in sensing the world, not to treat any disease.
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Brown University, Carney Institute for Brain Science Human Testing Space (HuTS)
Providence, Rhode Island, 02906, United States